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Why we’d buy a microwave from BODIKA_1996 but not from KODIBA_1996 – Articulation movements and their effects on judgments and decisions

People like inward-oriented articulation movements (e.g., in BODIKA – Lips → Tongue → Throat) more than outward-oriented articulation movements (e.g., in KODIBA – Throat → Tongue → Lips). This effect has an impact on various judgments and decisions in everyday life - but why is “in” better than “out”? / more

Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

Missteps and hurt feelings are often unavoidable in romantic relationships. While some individuals are quick to fully admit their mistakes, others are more reserved. But how does the way we apologize affect our relationships? / more

Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?

Can skipping breakfast blur your focus? A recent study found that hunger alone did not alter concentration—but participants expecting hunger to sharpen their minds performed better than those anticipating a slump. The results suggest beliefs about hunger can steer cognitive performance and should inform health messaging. / more

Turning disagreements into opportunities: How couples can grow through constructive communication

What if every argument could bring new understanding and growth in your relationship? Explore how conflicts, when handled constructively, can strengthen your bond. Backed by research and filled with actionable insights, this article shows you how to turn tension into trust and disagreements into deeper understanding. / more

The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact 

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. However, its darker aspects pose significant challenges to individuals and societies. This Special Issue (SI) seeks to explore the negative psychological consequences of social media, such as their impact on interpersonal communication, the formation of political beliefs, mental health and body image, consumer behavior, and information processing. We invite research that... / more

Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

What is In-Mind? 

In-Mind is a volunteer-driven project dedicated to sharing psychological research. We give researchers a platform to present their work in an engaging, accessible, and scientifically rigorous way—psychology by scientists, for everyone.  Our journal publishes freely available, ad-free articles across all areas of psychology. We are the English version of In-Mind. The journal also publishes in German, French, Dutch, and Italian.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking active researchers across all stages of an academic career... / more

If you read this…

… you can already do a lot! Reading is a bit like magic: You can easily read a word like “dozibrofu” out loud, even though you’ve probably never seen it before. You can also read a sentence in which the wrods suddnely look copmleteyl dffiernet. And even when something isn’t fully described in a text, you can often visualize it clearly. Maybe that’s why you’ve already guessed that we’re about to explain how reading works. / more

Small screens, big effects: How screen media shapes early childhood

How does early screen use shape child development? This article reveals how content type, family background, and parental media habits can either support or hinder a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. It also provides practical strategies for fostering healthier media habits in young children. / more

Left-wing vs. right-wing: who is more likely to help others?

Are supporters of the political left more prosocial and altruistic than their right-wing counterparts? In theory, this link is very plausible. This article summarizes the empirical research on the link between political orientation and prosocial behaviors and personality traits. / more

Do we really like what we like? How social influence processes shape our experiences when we are online

We have all been in that situation where we see a post on social media but spend more time reading the comments section than the actual post. In this scenario, can the comments written by others influence our own opinions about the post? More generally, can the reactions of other people change the way we perceive media messages? / more